Unskilled Operative (BAND2C)

Job Category : Manual Labour

Location : Sutton Gate, Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours Per Week : 40.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £15.18

Uphold SHPs Values, Behaviours & Leadership expectations at all times (see overleaf).

● Undertake driving duties including multiple deliveries and collections, loading and unloading of large and bulky building materials, parcels and refuse.

● Collect goods, materials & equipment from stores and / or external suppliers and deliver to trade staff working remotely as part of the “Ring & Bring” service to support delivery of repairs Right First Time.

● Ensure all documentation (for example goods received notes) are retained and returned for the proper control and administration To complete, accurately and timely, all documentation, including daily work records, schedules, material / plant requisitions etc as required for the proper running and administration of the organisation.

● Provide hands-on assistance and support to craft workers (all trades) in carrying out their duties

● Maintain, clear and clean workshops, sites, offices and other buildings ensuring compliance with the health and safety regulations.

● Ensure safe methods of working and full compliance with health & safety regulations at all times. Carry out all work in an efficient, safe and tidy manner causing the minimum inconvenience to the resident with due regard and respect given to their personal circumstances, needs and belongings.

● Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications with minimum supervision and able to use initiative to resolve work problems.

● Responsible for maintaining contact and working collaboratively with Repairs Team Supervisors and Planners to provide updates on the progress of work to ensure overall service objectives are met.

● Communicate effectively and courteously in particular with residents

The role requires a laborer with a focus on groundworks which will include fencing, drainage, clearances and supporting an experienced skilled groundworker.

This also includes heavy lifting, loading and unloading of materials and equipment. Hands on assistant to all trades where required.

The post requires a clean and valid driving licence

Knowledge and understanding of building trades and the sequence of work

● Experience of working in a maintenance environment on properties in occupation.

● Able to work independently using own initiative to resolve problems seeking guidance when appropriate

● Experience of working as part of a team in a multi-skilled environment

● Knowledge, understanding and commitment to the principles of Health & Safety at Work

● Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Council’s equal opportunities policy as it relates to the nature of the post

● Good oral and written communication skills

● Excellent front-line customer care skills.

● Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage

own time effectively to meet service timescales and

objectives.

● Ability to use new technology for example PDA’s to

receive work and input data

Qualifications or Proven Experience:

● Certificates of attendance in Health & Safety training relevant to the role

● The post requires a clean and valid driving licence.